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There Will Come a Time.

Arcos, Carrie (author).

How does a 17-year-old reorient his life after his twin sister dies in the car he was driving? Sure, it was the other driver’s fault, but nothing in Mark Santos’ world makes sense anymore. His only comfort is revisiting the bridge where the accident occurred and contemplating what might have been. Hanna, Grace’s best friend and their neighbor, encourages Mark to fulfill Grace’s “Top Five Things to Do This Year” list—including bungee jumping and learning to surf—from one of her private journals, and he reluctantly agrees as a way to honor Grace’s memory. Meanwhile, Mark begins to experience new feelings for Hanna, but he’s at a loss as how to deal with them, as his bigger problem is learning to forgive the driver of the other car, his estranged mother, and, most importantly, himself. This nuanced story presents a close study on how different people react to loss while posing many thorny questions about relationships. Mark is Filipino American, and another character is Korean American, offering diversity for those wishing to widen their lists. Give this book to anyone who wants a rock-solid, character-driven story of finding one’s footing after a life-changing event.